Disabling System (Cavalier & Sunfire)
- Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn front wheels to straight-ahead position. Turn ignition switch to LOCK or OFF position and remove key.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block. Fuse block is located behind cover on far left end of instrument panel. Wait at least one minute. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip, and disconnect driver air bag 2-pin Yellow SIR connector on left side of steering column. See Fig 1.
- On Cavalier, remove defroster grille screw. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove defroster grille from instrument panel trim pad. Remove instrument panel outer trim cover screws and remove outer trim covers. Open instrument panel compartment (glove box). Remove right instrument panel trim plate bezel. Remove instrument panel trim pad screws and remove instrument panel trim pad from instrument panel carrier. See Fig 2.
- On Sunfire, use a flat-bladed tool and remove defroster grille from instrument panel trim pad. Remove instrument panel upper trim panel by carefully lifting upward to release retainers. See Fig 3. Remove instrument panel outer trim cover screws and remove outer trim covers. Remove instrument panel accessory trim plate. Remove right instrument panel trim cover screws and remove right instrument panel trim panel. Remove instrument panel trim pad screws and remove instrument panel trim pad from instrument panel carrier.
- On all models, remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) clip. Disconnect passenger air bag 2-pin Yellow SIR connector near base of windshield. See Fig 4.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.